Assistant Vice President Project Controls Executive (Signals & TC)

Job ID: 17261

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Signals & Train Control

Date Posted: Sep 8, 2026

Description

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Vice President, Project Controls Executive

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Delivery/Signals & Train Controls

REPORTS TO:

Vice President, Project Controls

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5HR/DAY)

JOB FAMILY: CON

GRADE: 008

SALARY RANGE:

$172,488 to $215,960

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites

MTA Construction & Development reserves the right to remove this posting before the application deadline.

Agency Mission

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of all capital construction projects across the MTA region. Through centralized oversight and management of the MTA’s $68.4 billion Capital Program, C&D ensures the efficient delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support the region’s vast transportation network. As part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the largest transportation network in North America, C&D plays a key role in modernizing and expanding services that support 15.3 million residents across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. C&D is committed to delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective capital projects that enhance customer experience and strengthen the reliability and resilience of the MTA system.

Telework

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Summary

The Assistant Vice President of Project Controls has broad authority for the decision-making, staffing, and budget for their functional area of responsibility. The incumbent has decision-making authority over their functional area of responsibility within broadly defined policies and objectives. Including wide latitude to consider developing plans, priorities, and processes to achieve objectives. The Assistant Vice President of Project Controls makes policy and procedural changes for their functional area of responsibility and has responsibility for the overall strategy and approach, made in consultation with the Vice President of Project Controls. Experienced program controls manager responsible for all aspects of program controls activities (cost estimating, cost control, scheduling, and risk management) for a mega-project.

Responsibilities

Responsible for program control activities for the project’s entire lifecycle (planning phase through handover to operating owner).

Supports a Project Executive and project team:

Develop/review estimate and schedule impacts with change orders, claims, time extension requests, and disputes.

Evaluate actual project performance, risk identification/mitigation, and recovery plans. Recommend course changes when escalated items require changes.

Manage financial reports using actual cost information, forecasted spend per project schedules, and estimated final costs against approved contract funding.

Develop/review conceptual estimates and durations for projects.

Establish force account needs for projects.

Directly responsible for project controls team continued skill development.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.

Master’s degree preferred.

Must have a minimum of fourteen (14) years of related experience.

Must have a minimum of eight (8) years in a management or supervisory role and/or project manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

Competencies:

Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable.

PMI-SP, EVP, CCP, or CPE Certifications are desirable.

Significant experience in project management for major construction projects or project controls with highly complex systems preferred.

Substantial experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all …